Ireland warned on spread of online terrorism content

The European Commission sentding letters of formal notice to Ireland for 'incorrect implementation' of the EU Regulation on addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online.

The new online safety authority, Coimisiún na Meán, and An Garda Síochána will be the bodies responsible for tackling online terrorism content, the Department of Justice has said.

It follows notification that the European Commission has issued an infringement notice to Ireland for failing to address the dissemination of terrorist material online.